Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to h8 (a1·21)
c9-08317Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
8. Bxh8 Qf7 9. Qa3 Ne6 10. Be5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf7, then Qe2 and you win the bishop.
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